KENDRA SIMMS
Lake Worth
Summary
CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail.
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Healthcare Associates
Boynton Beach, FL
07.2017 - Current
- Check and chart patient vital signs
- EKGs, injections, Woundcare
- Verify insurance, accept copays, scheduling
- Front office clerical duties; customer relations
- Explain treatment procedures and physician instructions
- Assisted healthcare providers in performing examinations and treatments, enhancing patient comfort and experience.
MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST
Palm Beach Surgery
Lake Worth, FL
08.2010 - 04.2012
- Managed front desk operations for medical practice
- Communicate with patients to ascertain need
- Ordered Supplies and scheduled patient appointments
- Maintained and managed patient files / charts
- Documented patient physical complaints in chart
- Verified insurance of all patients and collected payments
- Obtain referrals and authorizations for outpatient services
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Lincoln College of Technology
Academic Diploma - undefined
Palm Beach Lakes High School
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Medical Institute of Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL03-2026
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Phlebotomy
- Vital signs
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- EMR / EHR
- EKG administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- MEDICAL ASSISTANT State of Florida
- CPR and FIRST AID American Heart Association
- Phlebotomy
- Electrocardiography
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Healthcare Associates
07.2017 - Current
MEDICAL OFFICE SPECIALIST
Palm Beach Surgery
08.2010 - 04.2012
Academic Diploma - undefined
Palm Beach Lakes High School
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Lincoln College of Technology
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Medical Institute of Palm Beach